Sunice reports on staff player J.B. Holmes’ win at the FBR Open.
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Rockland County Gets TGA Franchise For Youth Golf Enrichment Programs
Mark Thornewell acquires the Rockland County, N.Y., territory for Total Golf Adventures, which offers at-school, after-school golf enrichment programs and camps. With the addition of Rockland County, Total Golf Adventures has 40 programs in 22 states.
Federal Judge Rules for Plaintiffs In Golf Accessibility Suit Against Marriott
A federal judge in San Francisco rules for plaintiffs in accessibility suit against Marriott International Inc.. The judge ruled that Marriott is obligated under federal and state laws to make accessible golf cars available to disabled golfers.
LIJA by Linda Hipp Continues International Expansion
Apparel manufacturer Lija announces new distributor agreements in England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
ProfitMaxx / Shopping Cart
Clubmaxx reports on its ProfitMaxx Retailer Program, and announces the addition of a shopping cart to the Clubmaxxgolfbags.com website.
Etonic Names Randy Denzin Salesman Of The Year And Steve Cisco Rookie Of The Year
Etonic Worldwide announces its 2007 Sales Awards, including Randy Denzin as Salesman of the Year.
Meadowland CC Sponsors Scott Ehrlich As Club’s Official Touring Professional
Meadowlands Country Club in Blue Bell, Pa., signs Scott Ehrlich, a former Philadelphia Amateur champion, as the club’s touring professional.
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The World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Fla., will hold its annual President’s Day Weekend celebration, Saturday-Monday, Feb. 16-18. With regular Hall of Fame admission, the public can tour the museum and explore golf stories and memorabilia from one of American presidents’ favorite past-times. … KPMG, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, signs Phil Mickelson to a three-year global sponsorship agreement. … Joseph L. Fairchild announces the creation of Fairchild Golf, which will specialize in golf course management, marketing and development.
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The Duramed Futures Tour announces American Systems as the new title sponsor for its inaugural tournament in Daytona Beach. The $100,000 American Systems Invitational is set for April 4-6, at LPGA International Golf Club in Daytona Beach, Fla. … The Carolinas Golf Association opens entries for the 2008 Carolinas Interclub season. The Carolinas Interclub features clubs from the Carolinas competing amongst neighboring clubs in individual and four-ball net competition. Registration deadline for year-round clubs is March 28. Deadline for mountain clubs closed for the winter is April 25. For information, go to interclub@carolinasgolf.org. … Tickets are now available for the LPGA’s SemGroup Championship, May 1-4 in Tulsa, Okla. Also, tournament officials are in search of volunteers to staff the event. Tickets can be purchased by calling 877-583-9925 or by visiting www.semgroupchampionship.com. Interested volunteers should go to the website or contact Lisa Myers at lisa.myers@octagon.com or 918-794-8900. Tournament officials also announce that proceeds from the event will benefit The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, Family and Children Services of Oklahoma and DaySpring Villa. … Entries are now being accepted for the inaugural Georgia Super Senior Championship, April 16-17 at Cherokee Town and Country Club in Atlanta, Ga. This event is open to male amateur golfers age 65 and older as of April 16, who are GSGA members and Georgia residents. Qualified players may enter online at www.gsga.org. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, March 19, at 5 p.m. … Larry Nelson and Jim Thorpe, Bruce Lietzke and Bill Rogers, and Lanny and Bobby Wadkins will team to play the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf, April 25-27 in Savannah, Ga.
F&G kicks off '08 with banner Show
Fairway & Greene reports on the company’s most successful PGA Merchandise Show, which included the launch of its fall 2008 product line.
Technology at root of Adidas Golf's new shoe
Adidas Golf introduces the Powerband Sport, a new shoe that combines swing-enhancement features and inner climate-control construction.
Sunice® Staff Player J.B. Holmes Captures FBR Open For Second Time
Sunice reports on staff player J.B. Holmes’ win at the FBR Open.
Meadowland CC Sponsors Scott Ehrlich As Club's Official Touring Professional
Meadowlands Country Club in Blue Bell, Pa., signs Scott Ehrlich, a former Philadelphia Amateur champion, as the club’s touring professional.
Nickent’s New SuperMAG Magnesium Crown Delivers High MOI
Nickent‘s reports on its new SuperMAG Magnesium driver, which features a super-thin magnesium crown joined to a titanium body that house Nickent’s proprietary XW inserts.
The February/March Issue Of Golf Tips Magazine Features Six Ways For Golfers To Quickly Improve Their Game In 2008 With “Ready, Set, Swing!”
Golf Tips reports that its February/March issue features six ways for golfer to improve their games.
Respected Tour Veteran Mike Sposa Joins Fujikura
Fujikura adds Mike Sposa as a tour representative.
SeeMore Introduces Innovative Teacher Referral Program
The SeeMore Putter Co. introduces a new program to support PGA and LPGA teaching professionals interested in offering students a proven putting system based around SeeMore’s patented RifleScope Technology.
Mission Hills (China) Sponsors Fireworks Extravaganza Commemorating Chinese Lunar New Year, 2008 Olympic Games
Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, is the exclusive sponsor of the 2008 Chinese Lunar New Year Fireworks Extravaganza that will illuminate the Hong Kong sky on Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. local time. The festivities will commemorate the Chinese Year of the Rat.
Majestic Springs Golf Course in Clinton County, Oh has chosen Golf Tax, LLC to determine if their golf course realty valuation and subsequent property taxes are accurate and fair.
Majestic Springs Golf Course in Clinton County, Ohio, chooses Golf Tax LLC to determine if its golf course realty valuation and subsequent property taxes are accurate.
Heritage Pines Country Club in Hudson, FL selects TTA and Jonas Software
Heritage Pines Country Club in Hudson, Fla., selects Technology Training Associates to provide and install the fully-integrated Jonas Software system to manage all aspects of the club operations.
Srixon’s Karrie Webb Wins Her Fourth Women’s Australian Open
Srixon staff professional Karrie Webb won her fourth Women’s Australian Open title with a 10-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole Sunday. Webb played Srixon’s Z-RW driver, I-701 Tour irons, W-706 wedges and Z-URS golf ball.
